Grade II listed · Preston

St Josephs Orphanage

St Josephs Orphanage is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 20 April 1988. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 70% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Josephs Orphanage
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1207336
Date first listed20 April 1988
Local planning authorityPreston
Location53.75667, -2.70389 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1207336

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Preston will require for your works on St Josephs Orphanage, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Josephs Orphanage listed?
Yes. St Josephs Orphanage is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207336, first listed on 20 April 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Josephs Orphanage?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Preston, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.